Brooklyn Brew Shop and Brooklyn Brewery Release Collaboration Beer Making Kit

Autumn Launch of New Beer Making Kit Will Allow Craft Beer Fans to

Brew Brooklyn Brewery’s Sorachi Ace at Home

Brooklyn, NY (August 12, 2015) – Brooklyn Brew Shop’s Erica Shea and Stephen Valand, in partnership with brewmaster Garrett Oliver of New York’s renowned Brooklyn Brewery, are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of a new Sorachi Ace collaboration Beer Making Kit. The beautifully designed and user-friendly brew kit will bring a scaled-down version of Brooklyn Brewery’s delicious Belgian farmhouse-style saison Sorachi Ace (7.2% ABV) to stovetops around the world.

The collaboration will launch with both a reusable beer making kit, which comes with everything one needs to make a gallon of Sorachi Ace, along with an ingredient mix for more seasoned brewers. Full beer kits will retail for $40, and ingredient mixes will be priced at $15.  The products will make their US debut on Friday, September 18, 2015 on Brooklyn Brew Shop’s website, at the Brooklyn Brewery tasting room and in major retailers across the country, including Whole Foods and Total Wine & More; International markets will follow. For a full list of stockists, please visit brooklynbrewshop.com.

Named after the Sorachi region of Hokkaido, Japan, the Sorachi Ace hop was developed by a large Japanese brewery in the late 1970s. A cross between British Brewers Gold, Japanese “Beikei No. 2” and the famed Czech Saaz, it had a unique lemony, herbal scent, but this hop was deemed "odd" and ended up quickly banished to a laboratory.  It lingered there until 2008, when the Sorachi Ace hop was quietly revived by a family in Washington State.

Less than a year later, brewmaster Garrett Oliver of Brooklyn Brewery made it the star of his own titular beer. Originally a member of their limited Brewmaster’s Reserve series, Brooklyn Sorachi Ace is a classic saison, an unfiltered golden farmhouse ale, with a clean malt flavor and the quirky Sorachi Ace hop standing front and center. Dry-hopping releases Sorachi Ace’s unique combination of citrus and dill-like aromatics to tickle the nose before ascending into a fine harmony between German 2-row pilsner malt and playful Belgian ale yeast.

Shea and Valand of Brooklyn Brew Shop have been fans of Sorachi Ace since its inception, and look forward to teaching brewers in the United States and beyond to craft the unique beer at home.

Stephen Valand and Erica Shea of Brooklyn Brew Shop said, “We couldn’t have hoped for a more natural partnership than with our neighbors and longtime friends at Brooklyn Brewery. We love their history and devotion to the borough, and are always amazed by how they manage to stay one step ahead of the curve and give back to the community in the process. We’re excited to help bring thousands of batches of Sorachi Ace to life in kitchens around the globe.”

“I initially launched Sorachi Ace as a limited edition Brewmaster’s Reserve–we couldn’t part with it after a few months, and it became a permanent part of our roster at Brooklyn Brewery. Now, with the launch of Brooklyn Brew Shop’s Sorachi Ace beer making kit, one of my favorite beers is poised to have an even richer life,” said Garrett Oliver, Brooklyn Brewery Brewmaster, “This kit will give both seasoned brewers and beginners the opportunity to deconstruct one of our favorite creations and understand what really makes it tick.”

For additional information, please visit brooklynbrewshop.com and www.brooklynbrewery.com.

For press inquiries, please contact Rachel Van Dolsen at rvd@rachelvandolsen.com or 914.260.4636.

ABOUT BROOKLYN BREW SHOP

Erica Shea and Stephen Valand are the co-owners and co-founders of Brooklyn Brew Shop, and authors of The Brooklyn Brew Shop’s Beer Making Book (2012) and Make Some Beer (2014).  Built on the principles that making beer – real beer, from real ingredients – can be simple, tasty and more importantly, fun, Brooklyn Brew Shop sells stylish brewing kits and ingredient mixes for seasonally-inspired beers.

Brooklyn Brew Shop’s kits, mixes and accessories can be found in more than 3,000 stores in 25 countries, including Whole Foods, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Nordstrom, and Urban Outfitters. Shea and Valand have lectured and taught classes for Etsy, Stone Barns Center, Beer Bloggers Conference, South by Southwest Interactive, and the American Museum of Natural History. Both they and their kits have been featured in Food & Wine, The New York Times, Real Simple, Cosmopolitan, Forbes and on the Early Show, Regis & Kelly, ABC, NBC, and Fox.

ABOUT THE BROOKLYN BREWERY

Founded in 1988, The Brooklyn Brewery is one of the foremost craft breweries in the world, currently ranking #10 in volume among United States craft breweries. In pushing the boundaries of beer while keeping an eye on tradition, Brooklyn Brewery produces award-winning beers that are available in 26 states and more than 20 countries.The Brooklyn Brewery is located in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn and has been a proud supporter of the arts, music and community efforts since its inception.  www.brooklynbrewery.com

ABOUT GARRETT OLIVER, BROOKLYN BREWERY BREWMASTER

Brooklyn Brewery Brewmaster Garrett Oliver is widely known for his debonair personal style, his elegant lectures on the history of beer and the art of brewing, his extensive knowledge of movies and literature and his two hats. He is also the brewmaster of Brooklyn Brewery, editor-in-chief of The Oxford Companion to Beer, author of The Brewmaster’s Table and winner of the 2014 James Beard Award for Excellent Wine, Beer or Spirits Professional. He’s a world traveler, snazzy dancer and we’re starting to suspect he doesn’t sleep.

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Citi Field Set To Host Bacon and Beer Classic

NEW YORK – Move over baseball…make way for two other American classics as bacon and beer take center stage at the home of the New York Mets this summer. What could be more American than beer and bacon at the ball park?

Cannonball Productions brings the Bacon and Beer Classic (baconandbeerclassic.com) to Citi Field for a unique doubleheader on July 26. The Brunch session runs from 12 p.m. until 3 p.m., followed by an Evening session from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fans can attend one – or both – but need a ticket for each session. VIP ticket-holders will be admitted one hour earlier…an extra hour of beer and bacon!

A one-of-a-kind event, the Bacon and Beer Classic at Citi Field is part of a national series of events hosted by major league baseball stadiums across the country. Fans can get a taste of history as they walk through the stadium sampling craft beers and special bacon-inspired treats prepared by local chefs. There’ll also be live music to dance to, interactive games to bring out the inner kid in all, and plenty of cooking demonstrations and beer schools where everyone – from expert to novice – will learn a thing or two about bacon and beer.

“This certainly won’t be a run-of-the-mill experience for guests. The Bacon and Beer Classic brings together the best in local food, brews, and entertainment,” says Cannonball Productions and Bacon and Beer Classic founder Kate Levenstien. “Because New Yorkers are such die-hard sports fans and so knowledgeable about craft beer and gourmet food, we’re thrilled to be hosting our next event at Citi Field in July.”

The starting lineup for New York’s event is strong, and continues to grow. Already, more than 80 area restaurants and breweries have signed on, with each brewery serving at least two of its most celebrated brews. Restaurant chefs are being challenged to prepare their most delectable bacon-inspired dishes. Attendees can expect to taste several bacon classics and bacon creations they've never seen (or tasted) before.

To keep track of all the tasty treats, guests can download a mobile application that not only lets them vote for their favorites, but provides useful, interactive features for use during the event. After each session, votes will be tabulated and awards presented to restaurants and breweries.

Cannonball Productions ensures the experience is local by partnering with businesses and groups that provide the best the area has to offer, including D’Artagnan, its gourmet bacon provider. The event’s charity partner is Citymeals-on-Wheels (citymeals.org),  which unites volunteers from the Greater New York City area. Citymeals-on-Wheels provides a continuous lifeline of nutritious food and human company to New York’s homebound elderly, last year delivering two million weekend, holiday and emergency meals to 18,000 frail and aged residents.

The Bacon and Beer Classic is an all-inclusive event, with guest receiving a souvenir Bacon and Beer Classic cup.  General admission tickets are $59 each. VIP experience tickets are available and provide access to a variety of exclusive privileges, including, but not limited to: one hour-early entrance, access to VIP areas on the warning track and inside the dugouts, and exclusive brew tastings.

For event information, please visit www.baconandbeerclassic.com. To purchase tickets online, go to www.baconandbeerclassicnyc.eventbrite.com/.  TheBacon and Beer Classic is on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bandbclassic.

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Brewers Association Releases Top 50 Breweries of 2012 - The New York Spin

Earlier today, the Brewers Association released their annual list of the Top 50 Breweries of 2012.  The list is based solely on the production statistics, i.e. who produces the most beer. 

The full list is broken into two categories; the list of Top 50 U.S. Craft Brewing Companies and the list of the Top 50 Overall U.S. Brewing Companies.  F.X. Matt Brewing, Brooklyn Brewery, Blue Point Brewing Company, and Southern Tier Brewing Company were the four representatives from New York State on both lists.  North American Breweries made an appearance on the overall list but was excluded from the craft brewing list.  Below are our thoughts on each list.



Craft Brewing Companies List
F.X. Matt Brewing was the highest at #8 followed by Brooklyn Brewery at #11, Blue Point Brewing Company at #36, and Southern Tier Brewing Company at #37.

*F.X. Matt is not only the oldest brewery in NY but also the biggest.  In addition to their wildly popular Saranac line, they also produce the historic Utica Club line as well as contract brew for Flying Bison (Buffalo).  Saranac has become almost as easy to find across the country as Sam Adams or Sierra Nevada. 

*Brooklyn Brewery's new expansion has allowed them to climb the ladder.  In addition to producing award winning beers, head brewer Garret Oliver has become the country's foremost expert on craft beer.  Brooklyn brews great beer and has a great distribution network set up, but you would have to imagine that Oliver helps as well. 

*Southern Tier has also been continuously expanding their brewing capacity.  Everyone has always enjoyed their 22 ounce bottle line, but they have made a move in recent years to put great beers in 12 ounce bottles.  It is rare that I have a bad beer from Southern Tier so it makes sense that the rest of the country feels the same way.  I have a feeling they will continue to climb this list each year.  

Overall List
The addition of the big boys bumped each of the four New York craft breweries down but also brought about the inclusion of a fifth NY member.  North American Breweries was listed at #6, Matt Brewing Company is next at #15, followed by Brooklyn Brewery at #18, Blue Point Brewing Company at #47, and Southern Tier Brewing Company at #48.

*North American Breweries is the parent company the brews for several beer brands/lines.  This list included the production numbers for the Dundee, Genesee, Labatt Lime, Magic Hat and Pyramid brands.  The whole portfolio and infrastructure has been sold multiple times over the last few years and is currently up for sale again.  None of the other big brewers are allowed to purchase it because of anti-trust laws, but current owner KPS Capital seems to have reached a $388 million deal with Cerveceria Costa Rica.

*It really does not matter to me who owns the Dundee and Genesee lines as long as the owner gives them the time, money and respect they deserve.  KPS did a flat out wonderful job with the Genesee brand.  They revived the historic sign, built a museum and brewpub and made numerous other countless moves to help revive the brand.  Let's hope that Cerveceria continues the momentum that KPS built.

*Blue Point has always been one of the biggest craft brewers in New York but I was surprised to see it on the Top 50 overall list.  Their beer is everywhere in New York but it just did not seem to be as widely as distributed as other breweries on the same list.  You learn something new everyday.  Congrats to Blue Point as well as the other breweries representing New York on the lists.    

New York City Brewers Found Brewers Guild

The Birth of the New York City Brewers Guild (NYCBG):
Opening Festival May 22, 2012; NYCBG to Assume New Leadership of New York Craft Beer Week

New York City Brewers Guild Founders Bash: Unique & Obscure Beers From The Founding Brewers

Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 7 pm - 10 pm, $75
Brooklyn Brewery, 79 North 11th Street, Brooklyn
Tickets and Details @ Eventbrite

New York, NY - Witness an historic moment in the evolution of great craft beer in New York City: Announcing the formation of the New York City Brewers Guild (NYCBG), an organization of the Empire City's breweries dedicated to advancing the local brewing industry and thereby lessening human misery.

To acknowledge and celebrate this momentous communion, the Guild is holding a unique evening of rare & obscure beers from each of the 10 inaugural brewers (listed below). This experience of the senses will be unprecedented in its display of industry unity, creativity and flavor.

NYCBG to Lead New York Craft Beer Week:
Amidst the revelry on May 22nd, the NYCBG will merrily proclaim the transition of New York Craft Beer Week from Founder and Managing Director, Josh Schaffner, to fall under the leadership of the newly formed Guild. At the opening bash, the NYCBG will announce the new date for the 5th Annual New York Craft Beer Week, which has become a beloved citywide celebration of the breadth of craft beer from around the region and around the world.

General Admission tickets for the Opening Bash are $75, and are good for a commemorative tasting glass and unlimited samples of each brewery's offerings. Food will be provided by Guild members Eataly Birreria & 508 GastroBrewery.

For an additional $50, one can opt to receive a discounted year-long Individual Guild Membership to the NYCBG. Regular membership after the fest will go up to $75. The Individual level of membership includes:

* Official NYC Brewers Guild T-shirt
* VIP access to Official NYC Brewers Guild Events
* VIP Tours & Tastings at Guild breweries and brewpubs (VIP tours are scheduled throughout the year to allow Individual Guild Members special access & treatment at their favorite breweries throughout the city. VIP tours will be announced via e-blasts and will be available by reservation only on a first-come, first-serve basis).

Discounted $50 Individual Guild memberships will be available for on-site purchase during the event.

Come join the NYCBG and share with New York City's brewing community in this remarkable display of the growth and excitement about exceptional craft beer in the country's most dynamic beer city!

About the NYCBG:
The New York City Brewers Guild is a pending 501[c]6 non-profit founded to advance New York City's brewing industry - and thereby lessen human misery. NYCBG is Bronx Brewery, Brooklyn Brewery, Chelsea Brewing Co., Eataly Birreria, Harlem Brewing Co., Heartland Brewing Co., KelSo Beer Company, Shmaltz Brewing Co., Sixpoint Brewery and 508 GastroBrewery.

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NY Craft Beer Week Schedule: Brooklyn Brewery

It is almost time for the fourth annual New York Craft Beer Week. While you can find a complete list of all of the events here, we here at TheFoamingHead will be posting blogs highlighting all of the events thats some of the better bars and breweries will be putting on. Our third preview takes a look at the upcoming events for the Brooklyn Brewery.

Concoction Vs Penicillin: The Final BattleSeptember 16-18, all night
The Counting Room
44 Berry St (Corner of Berry & N 11th St)
Brooklyn, NY 11249
$10 for a taste of The Brooklyn Concoction beer and a Penicillin, the cocktail the beer is based on.

FREAKTOBERFEST IV
Friday, September 16, 7pm-1am
Southpaw
125 5th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Official kick-off party for NYCBW. Tickets are $50, which includes a glass and unlimited tastings for the duration of the festival.

NY Craft Beer Week Brooklyn Menu Special
September 16th – 25th, 2011
Austin’s Ale House
82-70 Austin Street
Kew Gardens, NY 11415
718.849.3939

The Food Experiments National Championship
Sunday, September 18, 1-4pm
Brooklyn Brewery
79 N11 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11249
Tickets $35 and include all food samples and unlimited beer
Purchase tickets at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/194661

The Oxford Companion To Beer Release Party
Monday, September 19, 7:30-10pm
Brooklyn Brewery
79 N11 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11249

This event is invite-only, but we’re giving away tickets to 10 lucky NYCBW Passport holders. Simply email info@brooklynbrewery.com, with the subject line, “Passport” for a chance to win. If chosen, you’ll have to present your NYCBW Passport at the door to gain entry.


Tallboy Tuesdays, brought to you by Brooklyn Brewery and Transportation Alternatives
Tuesday, September 20, 7-9pm
d.b.a.
41 1st Ave
New York, 10003
(212) 475-5097

Brooklyn Brewery Sampling @ Good Beer
Tuesday, September 20, 6:30-9pm
Good Beer
422 East 9th St.
New York, NY 10009
Sample Post Road Pumpkin Ale, Blast!, The Companion and a special “Ghost Bottle”

Brooklyn Bounty
Wednesday, September 21, 6:30-9:30pm
Brooklyn Historical Society
128 Pierrepont Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Brooklyn Brewery Take Over @ The Brooklyneer
Wednesday, September 21, 7-10pm
The Brooklyneer
220 West Houston Street
New York, NY 10014
Featuring Weisse, Lager, East India Pale Ale, Oktoberfest, The Companion and a special “Ghost Bottle”

Brewer’s Choice
Thursday, September 22, 6-10pm
City Winery
155 Varick Street
New York, NY 10013

Brooklyn Brewery Feature Night @ Ski Bar
Thursday, September 22, 7:30pm
Ski Bar
7314 Fifth Avenue ( 73rd & 74th St)
Bay Ridge, Brooklyn NY 11209
718.630.5266

Mayor Bloomberg To Cut The Ribbon For The Local Expansion Of The Brooklyn Brewery

BROOKLYN, NY (Feb 2011) - New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg will cut the ribbon to inaugurate the local expansion of The Brooklyn Brewery on Monday, Feb 14, at 10am.

The mayor will join brewery President Steve Hindy, Brewmaster Garrett Oliver and partners Robin and Eric Ottaway at the 79 North 11th St brewery in the Williamsburg neighborhood. Also attending will be Borough President Marty Markowitz, Assemblyman Joe Lentol, state Senator Daniel Squadron and Peter Davidson of the Empire State Development Corp.

The $8 million expansion will increase the capacity of the Brooklyn brewery from 12,000 barrels a year (1 barrel = 14 cases of beer) to 120,000 barrels. Last year, the brewery sold 108,000 barrels of beer, most of it produced under contract at the Matt Brewery in Utica, NY.

"The expansion of our Brooklyn brewery means that most of our growth in the next three years will be in Brooklyn," said Hindy. "We expect to double our sales in the next three years."

The brewery grew by 20% in 2010 in spite of capacity limitations.

The Empire State Development Corp. gave the brewery an $800,000 grant for the project from the Downstate Revitalization Fund, which is aimed at spurring development and job creation in New York.

The Brooklyn Brewery was started in 1988 by Hindy, a former Middle East correspondent for The Associated Press, and his Brooklyn neighbor, Tom Potter, a former banker. Potter retired from the business in 2004, and he now is starting a distillery in Brooklyn, the New York Distilling Co.

Craft brewers like Brooklyn Brewery are growing rapidly at a time when overall beer consumption in the United States is falling. In 2009, beer consumption declined by 2.5% and in 2010 by 2%. Craft beer grew by 10% in both of those years. The Brooklyn Brewery grew by 20% in those years.

The Brooklyn Brewery searched unsuccessfully for more space to expand its Brooklyn operations over the past five years. "It wasn't until the economy tanked that we were able to negotiate a lease that we could live with," said Hindy. In the end, the brewery acquired space directly adjacent to the brewing facility they opened in 1996.

The expansion also will allow for tours and special events on weekdays. Previously, the only public hours were Friday 6-11pm, Saturdays noon-8pm and Sundays noon-6pm.

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Peekskill Brewery To Host 2nd Annual Birthday Bash

For Immediate Release

Peekskill, NY- In celebration of its birthday, Peekskill Brewery will once again hold its Annual Birthday Bash on Saturday, October 9th. The bash is a one day festival beginning at 2 pm outdoors on Railroad Avenue outside the pub. Last year's event brought over 1,500 people and a higher attendance is expected this year.

An outdoor craft beer tenting housing 30 draught lines will feature Peekskill Brewery house beers in addition to other breweries including Captain Lawrence Brewing Co., Dogfish Head, Ithaca Beer & Soda, Blue Point Brewing Co., Brewery Ommegang, Lake Placid Brewery, Keegan Ales, Goose Island, Defiant Brewery, Southampton Brewery and Brooklyn Brewery. Beer tickets are sold separately and guests must be at least 21 years old to enter the beer tent. The Peekskill Brewery's additional 16 draught lines inside will also have specialty beers on draught that day. Free live music, a kids corner and arts and crafts vendors are all free to the public. A special Sprout Creek Farm/Captain Lawrence tasting table will also be featured.

Profits earned from games such as Hi-Striker, Bottle Cap Count and Ring Toss will benefit the Jan Peek Homeless Shelter. For the full lineup of vendors and music that day visit www.thepeekskillbrewery.com.


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Finger Lakes Riesling Festival To Host New York Breweries

In addition to great wine, live entertainment, and local food, this year's Finger Lakes Reisling Festival will feature several New York State craft breweries. Brooklyn Brewery, North American Breweries (Genesee), Saranac Beer, Rooster Fish Brewing, Ithaca Beer and Soda Company, Southern Tier Brewing Company, and Ellicottville Brewing Company will all be pouring their beers in the craft beer tent.

The Festival attracted 25,000 to the Canandaigua area last year while raising more than $35,000 for the Canandaigua Family YMCA. In addition to the new Beer Tent, the Festival has also added a Car Show, Battle of the Bands Competition and horse-drawn carriage rides.

Finger Lakes Riesling Festival

August 14-15, 2010

Lakeshore Drive & Pier, Canandaigua, New York

http://www.rieslingfestival.com/

Draft Magazines 25 Best Beers of 2009

Draft Magazine has recently released their list of the 25 Best Beers of 2009. The list appears in the January-February 2010 issue and two of New York's finest have made the cut.

Draft says: "We tasted more than a thousand beers this year--some fresh from the tank, others from centuries-old recipes--and crowned the top 25 that blew us away in 2009, either for the first time or the hundredth. Some are multi-medal award winners, others have captured the imagination of bloggers and beer geeks and still others have sat quietly, awaiting their moment of glory. Here it is."

Brooklyn Brewery's Brooklyner-Schneider Hopfen-Weisse

Captain Lawrence's Cuvee de Castleton

Editor's Thoughts: Draft gives no specific criteria, nor does it give a numeric rank so it is hard to argue with any of their selections. The Brooklyn beer is very good and we have heard the same about Cuvee de Castleton. It seems that people love these "Best Of" lists and it looks like Draft has put together a nice one. It is hard to overlook the fact that the incorrect spelling of Brooklyner though, especially with the spelling appearing on the bottle, which Draft features on the very next page.

Craft Beer Lookalikes: Garrett Oliver and Kenny Williams

Chicago White Sox General Manager

Kenny Williams

Brooklyn Brewery's Head Brewer

Garrett Oliver

AOL Says Brooklyn Brewery Has The Best Beer in NYC

AOL City Guide recently nominated a list of places for their best of beer in the category of best nightlife for New York. Brooklyn Brewery was the winner, but the list also included some of New York's best beer bars such as dba, The Ginger Man and Spuyten Duyvil.

While I will agree that Brooklyn is definatly a place to go to for great beer while in New York, I have a hard time believing that it is the best. I would much rather go to a beer bar where I can be offered more then one brand of beer. It is nice to see that craft beer is getting more and more press with each passing day. Cheers to AOL!


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Brooklyn Brewery is Having Trouble Expanding

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Brooklyn Brewery has run into some roadblocks on their way to a new facility. Twelve years ago, the company moved into their current residence on North 11th Street. At that time, the community was nowhere near the emerging hot spot it is now. The beer makers were hailed as pioneers but now that success has come back in a twist of irony. Brooklyn is currently looking for a new building to expand operations but are having trouble finding a suitable location. The company is looking to spend $15 million on a new building that would include a beer garden, which would most likely make Brooklyn a top destination for craft beer lovers across the country. The main problem is the lack of manufacturing space available in area. The majority of property owners in Brooklyn that have properties suitable for manufacturing are holding onto the hopes that re-zoning will make the property eligible for residential, which has a much higher profit margin. The beer company has been outsourcing some of its production to Utica, where the F.X. Matt Brewing Company (makers of Saranac) have been bottling Brooklyn beer. Hindy says that a new facility would help him double his current payroll of 35. Another problem is the fact that entreprenuers are willing to pay almost triple the rent that Hindy would, which is ironic because the brewery is largely credited for helping make the area attractive to incoming businesses. Leah Archibald, the executive director of the East Williamsburg Valley Industrial Development Corporation has said that her organization would do what it takes to keep the beer makers in Brooklyn, but HIndy and his people still feel mis-treated.

Forbes Loves To Tour New York Breweries

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Forbes has rated Brooklyn Brewery and Brewery Ommeganag as two of the top 10 breweries to tour in the country. The article says these breweries were chosen "for a variety of not-exactly-scientific factors: the overall quality of the beer, the originality of the tour or brewery and their legacies. The growth of the market, and the creativity it has inspired, made it tough to choose." either of these brewery tours makes a great day trip for the beer lover in your family.

Brooklyn Local 1 is Good for You!!!

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In search of "the best-tasting, healthiest brews available" Men's Health named Brooklyn Brewery's Local 1 beer the best Bottle Conditioned beer. The article states that "Recent research has revealed bioactive compounds in beer that battle cancer, boost your metabolism, and more". The article claims that the beer's benefits come from the yeast that is added during the bottling process. The yeast is believed to help the digestive and nervous systems as well as blood-sugar levels. In addition to Local 1, several other New York beers were mentioned. Southern Tier's Unearthly IPA, He' Brew's Origin Pomegranate Ale, Southampton's Grand Cru and Ommegang's Hennepin were all mentioned as healthier beers.